In a summer marred by racial controversy, the NBA community has managed to keep its focus on the usual topics of conversation. Few debates have captured the imagination of the masses as much as the oldest question in the book: Who is the best player of all-time?
The answers have varied, but not as much as people may think.
From Kevin Durant to Brandon Jennings, multiple big-name players have made the claim that Kobe Bryant is the greatest of all time. Some have Bryant by himself, while others pair him in an exclusive category with Michael Jordan.
Durant took to Instagram to throw a new name into the hat: Allen Iverson.
The caption read: “Chuck too real. He changed the way we play ball. He changed the culture of ball. He is pound for pound the best. He paved the way. I can go on and on. But he’s a legend and I’m just walking the path he created.”
Whether you agree or disagree, Durant isn’t too far off base.
Iverson was once listed at 6-3, but as his career went on, that number became more realistic. Iverson was, at best, 6 feet tall and weighed 165 pounds yet still managed to carve out a legacy as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history.
Iverson retired with four scoring titles and is currently No. 22 on the league’s all-time scoring list with 24,368 points.
A.I.’s average of 26.66 points per game ranks seventh on the all-time chart.
If nothing else, The Answer is one of the most popular players in the history of professional sports—especially amongst fellow athletes.
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